Website publisher
This website is published by BRGM (Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières). BRGM is a French public industrial and commercial institution (EPIC).
Team
Publishing director
Pierre Vassal, head of the BRGM department of Communication and Publications
Editorial manager
Aude Rouger, in charge of digital communication, department of Communication and Publications
Webmaster, technical aspects
Fabrice Catonet, web coordinator, information systems division
Contact details
BRGM
3 avenue Claude-Guillemin, BP 36009
45060 Orléans Cedex 02
France
Tel: + 33 (0)2 38 64 34 34
Administrative information
Business sector code (APE): 7219Z
Business identification number (SIREN): 582 056 149
Business identification number (SIRET): 58205614900120
Company registration (RCS): RCS Orléans 582 056 149
VAT: FR67582056149
Credits
Graphics and ergonomics, technical development
Softeam
21 avenue Victor Hugo
75016 Paris
France
Host
BRGM
Information Systems Division
3 avenue Claude-Guillemin, BP 36009
45060 Orléans Cedex 02
France
Photo credits
Photo credits for the images used in these pages are acknowledged as follows: © BRGM
Photographs from other sources are used in some pages. These are credited as follows:
- © Laurent Mignaux - MEDDE
- © Observatoire de la Côte Aquitaine / Com' by AVM
- © CFG Services
- © IRIS Instruments
- © Getty Images
- © Adobe Stock
When images with other credits are used, copyright is indicated next to the images concerned.
Applicable law
This website is governed by French law. Users from other countries formally agree to the application of French laws when they visit this website and when they use any of the website’s functions.
Personal data protection
Use of the website
This website is reserved for personal use.
Access to the website may be suspended at any time without notice, in particular in cases of force majeure, for maintenance purposes or if BRGM decides to suspend or terminate the service.
BRGM may not be held liable for any damages due to any dysfunction of this website.
Website content
BRGM makes every possible effort to ensure that the information provided on the website is accurate and up-to-date at the time of uploading to the website. However, BRGM does not in any way guarantee the accuracy, precision or exhaustiveness of the information provided. The information provided on this website is non-contractual and may be amended at any time.
Limitation of liability
The use of the information and / or documents provided on this website is under the full and sole responsibility of the user, who accepts responsibility for all the consequences thereof, for which BRGM will not accept liability or any claim for redress.
The data, information, documents and reference material provided on this website are indicative only and must not be considered as equivalent to the delivery of an opinion or expert judgment. More detailed investigation and professional assistance are recommended in every case before making any technical interpretations based on the data and information provided on this website.
BRGM may under so circumstances be held liable for any damages of any kind whatsoever resulting from the interpretation or use of the information and/or documentation provided on this website.
Links
This website may contain links to partner or third-party websites. BRGM is not in a position to audit these websites and therefore provides no guarantee as to their compliance with the laws and regulations in force.
The creation by third parties of hypertext links to pages or documents in the BRGM website is authorised provided that:
- the websites concerned are neither illegal nor immoral,
- the links do not prejudice the interests of the BRGM,
- the links ensure that the user is able to identify the source and the author of the document.
Intellectual property
The contents and texts, including press releases, videos, images and animations that appear or are provided in the website are protected under intellectual property law. Users therefore undertake not to copy, translate, reproduce, sell, exploit or disseminate any content from the site without prior written permission from the BRGM.
Questions and comments
Please feel free to send us any questions or comments you have about this website, and to let us know about any errors, omissions, obsolete information or faulty links.
Please send us your comments, together with a copy of the relevant content, by filling in the contact form.